2010 Ram User Guide

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IMPORTANT: This User Guide is intended tofamiliarize you with the important featuresof your vehicle. The DVD enclosed contains

your Owners Manual, Navigation/Media CenterManuals, Warranty Booklets, Tire Warranty and24-Hour Towing Assistance (new vehiclespurchased in the U.S.) or RoadsideAssistance (new vehicles purchased in Canada)

in electronic format. We hope you nd it useful.If you are the rst registered owner of yourvehicle, you may obtain a printed copy of theOwners Manual, Navigation/Media CenterManuals or Warranty Booklet by calling1-866-726-4636 (U.S.) or 1-800-387-1143(Canada) or by contacting your dealer.Replacement DVD kits may be purchasedby visiting www.techauthority.com.Copyright 2010 Chrysler Group LLC.


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INTRODUCTION/WELCOMEWELCOME FROM CHRYSLER GROUP LLC . 2

CONTROLS AT A GLANCEDRIVER COCKPIT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4INSTRUMENT CLUSTER . . . . . . . . . . 6

GETTING STARTEDKEY FOB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8THEFT ALARM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9SEAT BELT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9CHILD RESTRAINTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9FRONTSEATS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

HEATED SEATS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15HEATED STEERING WHEEL . . . . . . . . .16TILT STEERING COLUMN / ADJUSTABLEPEDALS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16DIESEL ENGINE STARTINGPROCEDURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17PROGRAMMABLE FEATURES . . . . . . .18

OPERATING YOUR VEHICLETURN SIGNALS/WIPER/WASHER/HIGHBEAMS LEVER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

HEADLIGHT SWITCH . . . . . . . . . . . .21SPEED CONTROL LEVER . . . . . . . . . 22MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROLS . . . . . . .23AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL(ATC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23PARKSENSE REAR PARK ASSIST . . . . 24PARKVIEW REAR BACK-UP CAMERA . . 24DIESEL EXHAUST BRAKE(ENGINE BRAKING) . . . . . . . . . . . . 24IDLE-UP FEATURE (DIESEL/AUTOMATIC

TRANSMISSION ONLY) . . . . . . . . . . .25TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM(TPMS) 2500 MODELS ONLY . . . . . .25POWER SLIDING REAR WINDOW . . . . 26POWER SUNROOF . . . . . . . . . . . . 26WIND BUFFETING . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

ELECTRONICSNON-TOUCH-SCREEN RADIOS . . . . . . 28TOUCH-SCREEN RADIOS . . . . . . . . . 30REMOTE AUDIO CONTROLS . . . . . . . .34

VIDEO ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM(VES) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34UNIVERSAL CONSUMER INTERFACE . . . .35ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATIONCENTER (EVIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36UNIVERSAL GARAGE DOOR OPENER . . 36POWER INVERTER . . . . . . . . . . . . 38POWER OUTLET . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38UCONNECT PHONE . . . . . . . . . . 39VOICE COMMAND . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

OFF-ROAD CAPABILITIESFOUR-WHEEL DRIVE OPERATION . . . . 42

UTILITYEASY-OFF TAILGATE . . . . . . . . . . . .43RAMBOX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44TRAILER TOWING WEIGHTS (MAXIMUMTRAILER WEIGHT RATINGS) . . . . . . . .47RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHINDMOTORHOME, ETC.) . . . . . . . . . . . .47BRAKE/TRANSMISSION INTERLOCKMANUAL OVERRIDE . . . . . . . . . . . 49

WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES24-HOUR TOWING ASSISTANCE- U.S. ONLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WARNINGLIGHTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS . . . . . . .53JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING . . . . . . .54JUMP-STARTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60EMERGENCY TOW HOOKS . . . . . . . . .63TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE . . . . . . 64

FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE . . . . . . . .65EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR) . . . . . .65

MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLEOPENING THE HOOD . . . . . . . . . . . .67ENGINE COMPARTMENT . . . . . . . . . 68FUEL FILTER/WATER SEPARATOR DIESEL ONLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72EXHAUST REGENERATION DIESEL ONLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES . . . . . . . . . .74

MAINTENANCE CHART . . . . . . . . . . .78FUSES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82TIRE PRESSURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84WHEEL AND WHEEL TRIM CARE . . . . . 84EXTERIOR BULBS . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85

CONSUMER ASSISTANCECHRYSLER GROUP LLC CUSTOMERCENTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86CHRYSLER CANADA INC. CUSTOMERCENTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

ASSISTANCE FOR THE HEARINGIMPAIRED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86PUBLICATIONS ORDERING . . . . . . . . 86REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS IN THE50 UNITED STATES ANDWASHINGTON, D.C. . . . . . . . . . . . .87TIRE WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87

MOPAR ACCESSORIESMOPAR ACCESSORIES . . . . . . . . . 90

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WELCOME FROM CHRYSLER GROUP LLC

Congratulations on selecting your new Chrysler Group LLC vehicle. Be assured that itrepresents precision workmanship, distinctive styling, and high quality - all essentialsthat are traditional to our vehicles.

This guide illustrates and describes the operation of features and equipment that areeither standard or optional on this vehicle. This guide may also include a description offeatures and equipment that are no longer available or were not ordered on this vehicle.Please disregard any features and equipment described in this guide that are notavailable on this vehicle. Chrysler Group LLC reserves the right to make changes indesign and specifications and/or make additions to or improvements to its productswithout imposing any obligation upon itself to install them on products previouslymanufactured.

For complete owner information, refer to the DVD in the owners kit provided at the timeof new vehicle purchase. For your convenience, the information contained on the DVDmay also be printed and saved for future reference.

Chrysler Group LLC is committed to protecting our environment and natural resources. Byconverting from paper to electronic delivery for the majority of the user information foryour vehicle, together we greatly reduce the demand for tree-based products and lessenthe stress on our environment.

Vehicles Sold In Canada

With respect to any Vehicles sold in Canada, the name Chrysler Group LLC shall bedeemed to be deleted and the name Chrysler Canada Inc. used in substitution therefore.

Driving And Alcohol

Drunken driving is one of the most frequent causes of accidents.

Your driving ability can be seriously impaired with blood alcohol levels far below thelegal minimum. If you are drinking, dont drive. Ride with a designated non-drinkingdriver, call a cab, a friend, or use public transportation.

WARNING!

Driving after drinking can lead to an accident. Your perceptions are less sharp, yourreflexes are slower, and your judgment is impaired when you have been drinking.Never drink and then drive.

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CAUTION!

Never park your vehicle over dry grass or other combustible materials. The heat fromyour vehicle exhaust system could cause a fire.

CHRYSLER, DODGE, JEEP, ATF+4, MOPAR and Uconnect are registered trademarks ofChrysler Group LLC.

COPYRIGHT 2010 CHRYSLER GROUP LLC

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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER

Warning Lights

- Low Fuel Warning Light- Charging System Light**

- Oil Pressure Warning Light**

- Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Light**

- Airbag Warning Light**

- Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Light

- Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Light

- Engine Temperature Warning Light

- Transmission Temperature Warning Light- Seat Belt Reminder Light

BRAKE - Brake Warning Light**

- Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)**

- Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Indicator Light/Brake Assist System(BAS) Warning Light

- SERV (Service) 4WD Indicator Light

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Indicators- Turn Signal Indicators

- High Beam Indicator

- Front Fog Light Indicator- Vehicle Security Indicator*

- TOW/HAUL Indicator

- Four-Wheel Drive LOW ModeIndicator

- Four-Wheel Drive and 4LOCKMode Indicator

- 4WD Auto Indicator

- Electronic Stability Program(ESP)/Traction Control System(TCS) Indicator

- Cargo Lamp On Indicator

- Exhaust Brake Indicator (DieselOnly)

- Door Ajar Indicator

- Electronic Speed Control OnIndicator

- Loose Gas Cap Indicator

Odometer Messages

ECO - Fuel Saver Indicator LoWASH - Low Washer Fluid

door - Door Ajar noFUSE* - Fuse Fault

gASCAP - Fuel Cap Fault CHAngE OIL* - Change Engine Oil

Lo tirE - Low Tire Pressure Water in Fuel - (Diesel Only)

Wait to Start - (Diesel Only)

* If equipped

** Bulb Check with Key On

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KEY FOB

Locking And Unlocking The Doors Press the LOCK button once to lock all the

doors. Press the UNLOCK button once tounlock the drivers door only and twicewithin five seconds to unlock all the doors.

All doors can be programmed to unlock onthe first press of the UNLOCK button. Referto Programmable Features in this guide.

WARNING!

Leaving unattended children in a vehicle is dangerous for a number of reasons. A child

or others could be injured. Children should be warned not to touch the parking brake,brake pedal, or the shift lever. Do not leave the Key Fob in the ignition. A child couldoperate power windows, other controls, or move the vehicle.

Remote Start

Press the REMOTE START button x2 twice within five seconds. Pressing the REMOTE

START button a third time shuts the engine off.

In order to allow proper engine pre-heating (diesel engine only), depending on enginetemperature, there may be a delay of up to 30 seconds before the engine starts.

To drive the vehicle, press the UNLOCK button, insert the Key Fob in the ignition andturn to the ON/RUN position.

With remote start, the engine will only run for 15 minutes (timeout) unless the ignitionKey Fob is placed in the ON/RUN position.

The vehicle must be started with the Key Fob after two consecutive timeouts.

WARNING!

Do not start or run an engine in a closed garage or confined area. Exhaust gas

contains Carbon Monoxide (CO) which is odorless and colorless. Carbon Monoxideis poisonous and can cause serious injury or death when inhaled.

Keep Key Fob transmitters away from children. Operation of the Remote StartSystem, windows, door locks or other controls could cause serious injury or death.

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Panic Alarm

Press the PANIC button once to turn the panic alarm on. Wait approximately three seconds and press the button a second time to turn thepanic alarm off.

Express Window Feature

To remotely lower both front door windows at the same time, press and release theUNLOCK button and then immediately press and hold the UNLOCK button until thewindows lower to the level desired or until they lower completely.

Emergency Key

Should the battery in the vehicle or the Key Fob transmitter go dead, there is anemergency key located in the Key Fob. To remove the emergency key, slide the buttonat the top of the Key Fob sideways with your thumb and then pull the key out with yourother hand.

THEFT ALARM

To Arm

Press the Key Fob LOCK button or the power door lock switch while the door is open.

To Disarm Press the Key Fob UNLOCK button and turn the ignition to the ON position.

SEAT BELT Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a seat belt properly.

WARNING!

In a collision, you and your passengers can suffer much greater injuries if you are notproperly buckled up. You can strike the interior of your vehicle or other passengers, oryou can be thrown out of the vehicle. Always be sure you and others in your vehicleare buckled up properly.

CHILD RESTRAINTS Children 12 years and under should ride properly buckled up in a rear seat, if

available. According to crash statistics, children are safer when properly restrained inthe rear seats rather than in the front.

Every state in the United States and all Canadian provinces require that small childrenride in proper restraint systems. This is the law, and you can be prosecuted forignoring it.

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WARNING!

In a collision, an unrestrained child, even a tiny baby, can become a projectile insidethe vehicle. The force required to hold even an infant on your lap could become sogreat that you could not hold the child, no matter how strong you are. The child andothers could be badly injured. Any child riding in your vehicle should be in a properrestraint for the child's size.

Installing The LATCH - Compatible Child Restraint System

Your vehicles second row passenger seats are equipped with the child restraint

anchorage system called LATCH, which stands for Lower Anchors and Tether forCHildren. LATCH child restraint anchorage systems are installed in the rear seatoutboard positions.

LATCH equipped seating positions have both lower anchor bars, located at the back ofthe seat cushion, and tether strap anchorages, located behind the seat back.

Installing The Lower Attachments: The vehicle lower anchorages are round bars located at the rear of the seat cushion

where it meets the seatback.

Loosen the adjusters on the lower straps

and on the tether strap so that you can moreeasily attach the hooks or connectors to thevehicle anchors.

Attach the lower hooks or connectors overthe top of the seatcover material.

Then tighten the straps as you push thechild restraint rearward and downward intothe seat.

Installing The Top Tether Strap (With Either Lower Anchors Or Vehicle SeatBelt) - Regular Cab - Front Seat: Place the child restraint on the seat and adjust the tether strap so that it will reach over

the seat back under the head restraint to the tether anchor directly behind the seat.

Lift the cover (if so equipped), and attachthe hook to the square opening in the sheetmetal.

Install the child restraint and remove theslack in the tether strap according to themanufacturer's instructions.

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Installing The Top Tether Strap (With Either Lower Anchors Or Vehicle Seat

Belt) - Quad Cab

/Crew Cab - Rear Seats: Obtain tether straps by raising the head restraints and reaching between the rear

glass and rear seat. The tether strap may be retained with an elastic band.Accessibility to the tether strap is greatly improved by raising the seat cushion to theup position. Remove the elastic before use.

Place a child restraint on each outboard rear seat and adjust the tether strap so that itwill reach under the head restraint to the tether anchor directly behind the seat andthen to the anchor directly behind the center rear seat.

Pass each tether strap hook under the head restraint and through the loop of webbingbehind the child seat.

Route each tether strap to the anchor behind the center seat, and attach the hooks tothe metal ring.

Place a child restraint on the center rear seat and adjust the tether strap so that it willreach under the head restraint to the tether anchor directly behind the seat and to theanchor directly behind the right seat.

Install the child restraint and remove the slack in the tether strap according to themanufacturers instructions.

1. Inner Anchor Strap Ring(s)

2. Snap Hook

3. Tether Strap4. Passenger's Side Rear Child Seat

5. Rear Center Child Seat

6. Driver's Side Rear Child Seat

WARNING!

Improper installation of a child restraint to the LATCH anchorages can lead to failureof an infant or child restraint. The child could be badly injured or killed. Follow themanufacturers directions exactly when installing an infant or child restraint.

An incorrectly anchored tether strap could lead to increased head motion andpossible injury to the child. Use only the anchor positions directly behind the childseat to secure a child restraint top tether strap.

Installing The Child Restraint Using The Vehicle Seat Belts To install a child restraint, first, pull enough of the seat belt webbing from the retractor

to route it through the belt path of the child restraint and slide the latch plate into thebuckle.

Next, extract all the seat belt webbing out of the retractor and then allow the belt toretract into the retractor. Finally, pull on any excess webbing to tighten the lap portionaround the child restraint. Any seat belt system will loosen with time, so check thebelt occasionally, and pull it tight if necessary.

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Route the tether strap to provide the most direct path for the strap between theanchor and the child seat, preferably between the head restraint posts underneath thehead restraint.

Attach the tether strap hook of the child restraint to the tether anchor and removeslack in the tether strap according to the child restraint manufacturers instructions.

NOTE: Ensure that the tether strap does not slip into the opening between the

seatbacks as you remove slack in the strap.

WARNING!

Rearward-facing child seats must NEVER be used in the front seat of a vehicle with afront passenger airbag. An airbag deployment could cause severe injury or death toinfants in this position.

FRONT SEATS

WARNING!

Adjusting a seat while the vehicle is moving is dangerous. The sudden movement of

the seat could cause you to lose control. The seat belt might not be properly adjusted,and you could be injured. Only adjust a seat while the vehicle is parked.

Manual Seat Adjustment

Forward/Rearward

Lift up on the adjusting bar located at thefront of the seat near the floor and releaseat the desired position, then release the

handle to lock the seat into position.

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Recliner

Lift the recliner lever located on theoutboard side of the seat, lean back andrelease at the desired position.

WARNING!

Actuating the recliner handle will allow the seatback to swing (dump) forward onmanual recliner seats. Do not stand or lean in front of the seat while actuating thehandle. The seatback may swing forward and hit you, causing injury. This dumpfeature allows access to the storage bin behind the seat. To avoid injury, place yourhand on the seatback and actuate the handle, then position the seatback in the

desired position. Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the seat belt is no longer resting

against your chest. In a collision, you could slide under the seat belt and beseriously or even fatally injured. Use the recliner only when the vehicle is parked.

Eight-Way Driver Power Seat

The seat switch controls forward/backward and up/down.

The seatback switch controls the angle of the seatback. Push switch forward or

rearward and the seatback will move in either direction.

CAUTION!

DO NOT place any article under a power seat or impede its ability to move as it maycause damage to the seat controls. Seat travel may become limited if movement isstopped by an obstruction in the seats path.

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Power Lumbar

The lumbar controls are located on theoutboard side of the seat cushion. Thelumbar support can be increased bypressing the front of the switch anddecreased by pressing the back of theswitch.

Memory Seats

The memory seat feature allows you to save the driver's seat position, driver's outsidemirror position, adjustable brake and accelerator pedals, Automatic TemperatureControl (ATC) temperature setting and radio station preset settings. The driver'smemory buttons are located on the outboard side of the driver's seat cushion.

Adjust all memory profile settings, press the SET button, then press 1 or 2 within fiveseconds.

To program a Key Fob to the memory position, place the ignition switch in the OFFposition and press and release the LOCK button within 10 seconds on the Key Fob tobe programmed.

Press 1 or 2 to recall the saved positions, or press UNLOCK on the programmed KeyFob.

Refer to the Owner's Manual on the DVD for further details.

Ventilated Seats Small fans that draw the air from around the

occupant and exhaust it underneath the

seat and into the passenger compartmentare located in the seat cushion andseatback. The fans draw this air across thesurface of the seat using air ducts and fineperforations in the covering to help keep thedriver cooler in higher ambienttemperatures.

The ventilated seat switches are located in the center instrument panel below theclimate controls. Press the switch once to select High speed. Press the switch asecond time to select Low speed.

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HEATED SEATS

Front Heated Seats The controls for front heated seats are

located on the center instrument panelbelow the climate controls.

Press the switch once to select High-levelheating. Press the switch a second time toselect Low-level heating. Press the switch athird time to shut the heating elements Off.

Rear Heated Seats Second row heated seat switches are

located on the rear of the center console.

Press the switch once to select High-levelheating. Press the switch a second time toselect Low-level heating. Press the switch athird time to shut the heating elements Off.

WARNING! Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin because of advanced age, chronic

illness, diabetes, spinal cord injury, medication, alcohol use, exhaustion or otherphysical conditions must exercise care when using the seat heater. It may causeburns even at low temperatures, especially if used for long periods of time.

Do not place anything on the seat that insulates against heat, such as a blanket orcushion. This may cause the seat heater to overheat. Sitting in a seat that has beenoverheated could cause serious burns due to the increased surface temperature ofthe seat.

CAUTION!

Repeated overheating of the seat could damage the heating element and/or degradethe material of the seat.

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HEATED STEERING WHEEL

The steering wheel contains a heatingelement that heats the steering wheel toone temperature setting.

The heated steering wheel switch is locatedon the center instrument panel below theclimate controls.

Once the heated steering wheel has beenturned on, it will operate for approximately58 to 70 minutes before automaticallyshutting off. The heated steering wheel can

shut off early or may not turn on when thesteering wheel is already warm.

TILT STEERING COLUMN / ADJUSTABLE PEDALS

Tilt Steering Column The tilt lever is located on the steering

column, below the turn signal lever.

Pull forward on the lever and move the

steering wheel up or down as desired. Release the lever to lock the steering wheel

into position.

Adjustable Pedals

Press the switch located on the left side of the steering column forward to move thebrake and accelerator pedals away from the driver and press the switch rearward tomove the pedals closer to the driver.

NOTE: The pedals cannot be adjusted when the vehicle is in REVERSE or when theElectronic Speed Control is set.

WARNING!

Tilting the steering column while the vehicle is moving is dangerous. Without a stablesteering column, you could lose control of the vehicle and have an accident. Adjustthe column only while the vehicle is stopped. Be sure it is locked before driving.

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WARNING!

Do not adjust the pedals while the vehicle is moving. You could lose control and havean accident. Always adjust the pedals while the vehicle is parked.

CAUTION!

Do not place any article under the adjustable pedals or impede its ability to move, asit may cause damage to the pedal controls. Pedal travel may become limited ifmovement is stopped by an obstruction in the adjustable pedal's path.

DIESEL ENGINE STARTING PROCEDURES

Engine Block Heater

For ambient temperatures below 0F (-18C), engine block heater usage isrecommended.

For ambient temperatures below 20F (-29C), engine block heater usage is required.

The engine block heater cord is routed under the hood to the right side and can be

located just behind the grille near the headlamp. Connect the heater cord to a ground-fault interrupter protected 110115 volt AC

electrical outlet with a grounded, three-wire extension cord.

NOTE: The block heater will require 110 volts AC and 6.5 amps to activate the heater

element.

The block heater must be plugged in at least one hour to have an adequate warmingeffect on the coolant.

WARNING!

Remember to disconnect the cord before driving. Damage to the 110115 volt electricalcord could cause electrocution.

Water In Fuel Message

If a Water In Fuel message or indicator appears in the cluster and a chime

sounds five times, the fuel/water separator will need to be drained immediately toprevent engine damage.

Refer to Maintaining Your Vehicle in this guide for draining instructions or see yourdealer.

Cold Start Procedure

Turn the ignition switch to the ON position. If the Wait To Start light appears in

the cluster, wait for the light to turn off before starting.

In extremely cold conditions, when the engine temperature may be below 0F (-18C),cycle the manifold heaters twice with a five-second pause between cycles.

Refer to the Owner's Manual Diesel Supplement on the DVD for further details.

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PROGRAMMABLE FEATURES

Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) If Equipped The EVIC can be used to program the following Personal Settings. Press the UP or

DOWN button until SYSTEM SETUP displays, then press the SELECT button .

Scroll through the settings using the UP or DOWN button. Press the SELECT button tochange the setting.

Select Language Headlamps With Wipers

Nav-Turn By Turn Automatic High Beams If Equipped

Park Assist System Wiper Mode If Equipped

Auto Door Locks Easy Exit Seat If Equipped Auto Unlock Doors Tilt Mirror In Reverse

Remote Unlock Sequence Key-Off Power Delay

RKE Linked To Memory Illuminated Approach

Remote Start Comfort Sys. Hill Start Assist (HSA)

Horn With Remote Start Display Fuel Saver If Equipped

Horn With Remote Lock Compass Variance

Flash Lamps With Lock Calibrate Compass

Headlamp Off Delay

Key Fob Programmable Features The following features may also be programmed by using the Key Fob transmitter or

the ignition switch and driver's door lock switch.

NOTE: Pressing the LOCK button while you are inside the vehicle will activate theVehicle Security Alarm. Opening a door with the Vehicle Security Alarm activated willcause the alarm to sound. Press the UNLOCK button to deactivate the Vehicle SecurityAlarm.

Unlock On First Press To unlock either the driver's side, or all doors, on the first press of the UNLOCK button:

Press and hold the LOCK button for at least 4 seconds, but no longer than10 seconds. Then, press and hold the UNLOCK button while still holding the LOCKbutton.

Release both buttons at the same time.

Auto Unlock Doors On Exit

To have all of the vehicle doors unlock when any door is opened:

Enter your vehicle, close all the doors and fasten your seat belt.

Within 15 seconds, cycle the ignition switch from the OFF position to the ONposition a minimum of four times, ending in the OFF position (do not start theengine).

Within 30 seconds, press the drivers door lock switch in the UNLOCK direction. Asingle chime will indicate that programming is complete.

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Auto Door Lock

To have the doors lock automatically when the vehicles speed exceeds 15 mph(24 km/h):

Enter your vehicle, close all the doors and fasten your seat belt.

Within 15 seconds, cycle the ignition switch from the OFF position to the ONposition a minimum of four times, ending in the OFF position (do not start theengine).

Within 30 seconds, press the drivers door lock switch in the LOCK direction. Asingle chime will indicate that programming is complete.

Sound Horn With Lock

To turn the horn chirp on or off when the doors are locked: Press the LOCK button for at least 4 seconds, but no longer than 10 seconds. Then,

press the PANIC button while still holding the LOCK button.

Release both buttons at the same time.

Flashing Lights With Lock

The turn signal lights flashing feature, when the doors are locked or unlocked, can beturned on or off. To turn this feature on or off:

Press and hold the UNLOCK button for at least 4 seconds, but no longer than10 seconds. Then, press and hold the LOCK button while still holding the UNLOCK

button. Release both buttons at the same time.

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TURN SIGNALS/WIPER/WASHER/HIGH BEAMS LEVER

Turn Signals/Lane Change Assist

Tap the lever up or down once and the turn signal (right or left) will flash three timesand automatically turn off.

WipersIntermittent, Low And High Operation Rotate the end of the lever to the first detent position for one of five intermittent

settings, the second detent for low wiper operation and the third detent for high wiperoperation.

Washer Operation Push the end of the lever inward to the second detent and hold for as long as spray is

desired.

High Beams

Push the lever away from you to activate the high beams.

A high beam symbol will illuminate in the cluster to indicate the high beams are on.

NOTE: For safe driving, turn off high beams when oncoming traffic is present to prevent

headlight glare and as a courtesy to other motorists.

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HEADLIGHT SWITCH

Automatic Headlights/ParkingLights/Headlights Rotate the headlight switch to the first

detent for parking lights and to the

second detent for headlights .

Rotate the headlight switch to A for AUTOheadlights.

When set to A (AUTO), the systemautomatically turns the headlights on or offbased on ambient light levels.

Instrument Panel Dimmer

Rotate the dimmer control to the extreme left position to fully dim the instrumentpanel lights and prevent the interior lights from illuminating when a door is opened.

Rotate the dimmer control right to increase the brightness of the instrument panelwhen the parking lights or headlights are on.

Rotate the dimmer control right to the next detent position to fully brighten theodometer and radio when the parking lights or headlights are on. Refer to yourMultimedia or Navigation User Manual on the DVD for display dimming.

Rotate the dimmer control right to the last detent position to turn on the interiorlighting.

Cargo Light

The cargo light is strategically placed lighting that helps illuminate the bed area of thetruck. A cargo light symbol will illuminate in the cluster to indicate the light is on.

Push the button to turn ON/OFF the cargo lighting.

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SPEED CONTROL LEVER

Cruise ON/OFF Push the ON/OFF button to activate the

Speed Control.

The cruise symbol will appear on the

instrument cluster to indicate the SpeedControl is on.

Push the ON/OFF button a second time toturn the system off.

WARNING!

Leaving the Electronic Speed Control system on when not in use is dangerous. You

could accidentally set the system or cause it to go faster than you want. You could losecontrol and have an accident. Always leave the Electronic Speed Control system offwhen you are not using it.

Set With Speed Control on, push down and release the lever to set a desired speed.

WARNING!

Electronic Speed Control can be dangerous where the system cannot maintain aconstant speed. Your vehicle could go too fast for the conditions, and you could losecontrol. An accident could be the result. Do not use Electronic Speed Control in heavytraffic or on roads that are winding, icy, snow-covered or slippery.

Accel/Decel Push and hold the lever up to accelerate or down to decelerate the vehicle; release the

lever to save the new set speed. Once a speed is set, tapping the lever up or down will increase or decrease the set

speed approximately 1 mph (2 km/h).Cancel Pull the lever toward you, push the clutch pedal or apply the brakes to cancel the set

speed and maintain the set speed in memory. Push the ON/OFF button to turn the system off and erase the set speed memory.

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MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROLS

Air Recirculation /Max A/C

Rotate the Temperature Control to the MAX A/C position to automatically turn on bothAir Conditioning and Recirculation.

For window defogging, turn the recirculation button off. Recirculation is not allowed in defrost, floor, defrost/floor (mix) modes.

AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL (ATC)

Rotate both the Mode Control and Blower Control to the AUTO position.

Select the desired temperature by pushing the up or down temperature buttons for thedriver or passenger.

The system will maintain the set temperature automatically.

Air Conditioning (A/C)

If the A/C button is pushed while in the AUTO mode, the indicator light may flash threetimes to indicate the cabin air is being controlled automatically.

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SYNC Temperature Button

Push the SYNC button once to control the driver and passenger temperaturessimultaneously. Push the SYNC button a second time to control the temperaturesindividually.

Air Recirculation

Use recirculation for maximum A/C operation.

For window defogging turn the recirculation button off.

If the recirculation button is pushed while in the AUTO mode, the indicator light mayflash three times to indicate the cabin air is being controlled automatically.

PARKSENSE REAR PARK ASSIST If an object is detected behind the rear bumper while the vehicle is in REVERSE, a

warning will display in the instrument cluster and a tone, that changes speeddepending on the distance of the object from the bumper, will sound.

Enable/Disable ParkSense

ParkSense can be enabled and disabled with a switch located in the switch bank ofthe instrument panel or through the Customer-Programmable Features section of theEVIC. When the switch is pressed to disable the system, the instrument cluster will

display the PARK ASSIST SYSTEM OFF message for approximately five seconds.

PARKVIEW REAR BACK-UP CAMERA You can see an on-screen image of the rear of your vehicle whenever the shift lever is

put into REVERSE. The ParkView Rear Back-Up Camera image will be displayed on theradio display screen, located on the center stack of the instrument panel.

WARNING!

Drivers must be careful when backing up even when using the ParkView RearBack-Up Camera. Always check carefully behind your vehicle, and be sure to check forpedestrians, animals, other vehicles, obstructions, or blind spots before backing up.

You are responsible for the safety of your surroundings and must continue to payattention while backing up. Failure to do so can result in serious injury or death.

DIESEL EXHAUST BRAKE (ENGINE BRAKING) The exhaust brake feature will only function when the driver turns the exhaust brake

switch to the ON position. The switch is located on the switch bank below the audio system.

Once the switch is in the ON position and the vehicle is moving faster than 5 mph(8 km/h), the exhaust brake will automatically operate when the driver removespressure from the accelerator pedal.

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CAUTION!

Use of aftermarket exhaust brakes is not recommended and could lead to enginedamage.

WARNING!

Do not use the exhaust brake feature when driving in icy or slippery conditions as theincreased engine braking can cause the rear wheels to slide and the vehicle to swingaround with the possible loss of vehicle control, which may cause an accident

possibly resulting in personal injury or death.

NOTE: For optimum braking power, it is recommended to use the exhaust brake while in

TOW/HAUL mode.

IDLE-UP FEATURE (DIESEL/AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ONLY) The Idle-Up Feature uses the speed control switches to increase engine idle speed and

quickly warm the vehicles interior. This feature must be enabled by your dealer. Seeyour local Dodge dealer.

With the transmission in PARK, the parking brake applied, and the engine running,push the speed control ON/OFF switch on, then push the SET switch.

The engine RPM will go up to 1100 RPM. To increase the RPM, push and hold theACCEL/RESUME switch and the idle speed will increase to approximately 1500 RPM. Todecrease the RPM, push and hold the DECEL switch and the idle speed will decreaseto approximately 1100 RPM.

To cancel the Idle Up Feature, either push the CANCEL switch, push the ON/OFF switchor push the brake pedal.

TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM (TPMS) 2500 MODELSONLY

Tire Light Load Inflation Switch Description The Tire Pressure Monitoring System on your vehicle has two different tire pressure

settings based on vehicle loading. The Tire Light Load Switch is located on theInstrument Panel below the climate controls.

The Light Load Inflation and Max Load Inflation tire pressures recommended foryour vehicle based on vehicle loading are found on the Supplemental Tire PressureInformation Label located on the rear face of the driver front door.

When the vehicle is in the Light Load Inflation setting, the Tire Light Load Inflationswitch is On. The indicator light is Off when in the Max Load Inflation setting.

Light Load Inflation (Indicator Light On) If the passenger and cargo are less than the Light Load Pressure Definition shown on

the Supplemental Tire Pressure Information Label, inflate or deflate tires to the correctLight Load Inflation pressure. If the indicator light is not on, the mode can bechanged by pushing the switch once.

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If the light on the switch flashes On and Off, after the button is pressed to switchbetween modes, this indicates conditions are not correct to switch modes. Thesystem will not allow switching modes until the tire pressures have been set to LightLoad Inflation as indicated on the Supplemental Tire Pressure Information Label.

Max Load Inflation (Indicator Light Off)

If the passenger and cargo exceed the Light Load Pressure Definition shown on theSupplemental Tire Pressure Information Label, inflate or deflate tires to the correctMax Load Inflation pressure. If the indicator is on, reset by pushing the switch once.

If the tire pressure monitoring light and a low tire message appears in the cluster,inflate the tire pressures to the Max Load Inflation setting as indicated in the

Supplemental Tire Pressure Information Label. After any tire pressure adjustment, the vehicle may need to be driven for up to

20 minutes at speeds over 15 mph for the tire pressure information to be updated, orfor a low tire pressure warning to go out.

For additional information, refer to the Owner's Manual on the DVD.

POWER SLIDING REAR WINDOW The switch for the power sliding rear

window is located on the overhead console.

Press the left side of the switch to open theglass and the right side of the switch toclose the glass.

POWER SUNROOF The power sunroof switch is located on the overhead console.

WARNING!

Never leave children in a vehicle with the key in the ignition switch. Occupants,particularly unattended children, can become entrapped by the power sunroof

while operating the power sunroof switch. Such entrapment may result in seriousinjury or death.

In an accident, there is a greater risk of being thrown from a vehicle with an opensunroof. You could also be seriously injured or killed. Always fasten your seat beltproperly and make sure all passengers are properly secured too.

Do not allow small children to operate the sunroof. Never allow your fingers, otherbody parts, or any object to project through the sunroof opening. Injury may result.


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Opening Sunroof

Express Press the switch rearward and release. The sunroof will fully open and stopautomatically.

Closing Sunroof

Express Press the switch forward and release. The sunroof will close automatically from any

position.

Manual Open/Close

Press and hold the switch rearward to open or forward to close the sunroof. Anyrelease of the switch will stop the movement, and the sunroof will remain in a partiallyopen or closed position until the switch is pressed again.

Venting Sunroof Press and release the "VENT" button, and the sunroof will open to the vent position.

This is called Express Vent and will occur regardless of sunroof position. DuringExpress Vent operation, any movement of the switch will stop the sunroof.

Pinch Protection Feature

This feature will detect an obstruction in the opening of the sunroof during ExpressClose operation. If an obstruction in the path of the sunroof is detected, the sunroofwill automatically return to the open position.

NOTE: Pinch protection is disabled while the switch is pressed and held during manualopening and closing of the sunroof.

WIND BUFFETING Wind buffeting can be described as a helicopter-type percussion sound. If buffeting

occurs with the rear windows open, adjust the front and rear windows together.

If buffeting occurs with the sunroof open, adjust the sunroof opening, or adjust anywindow. This will minimize buffeting.

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NON-TOUCH-SCREEN RADIOS

Media Center 130 (RES)

Media Center 130 (RES/RSC)

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NOTE: Uconnect Phone and Voice Command are vehicle options which must be

ordered separately. The buttons on the radio will only be active if the vehicle has been

equipped with the option.

The radio sales code is located on the lower right side of the radio faceplate.

Unless otherwise noted, the information provided on the operation and functionalityof the radios in this section is common to all non-touch-screen radios.

Seek Up/Down Buttons

Press to seek through radio stations in AM, FM, or SAT bands. Seek through tracks inCD mode.

Hold either button to bypass stations without stopping.

Audio Settings

Press the TUNE/SCROLL control knob and BASS, MID, TREBLE, BALANCE and FADE willdisplay. Rotate the TUNE/SCROLL control knob to select the desired setting.

Auxiliary Mode

The auxiliary (AUX) jack allows a portable device, such as an MP3 player or a cassetteplayer, to be plugged into the radio and utilize the vehicles audio system to amplifythe source and play through the vehicle speakers.

Pressing the AUX button will change the mode to auxiliary device if the AUX jack isconnected.

The control of the external device cannot be provided by the radio; use the devicecontrols instead.

Clock Setting

Press and hold the TIME button until the hours blink; turn the TUNE/SCROLL controlknob to set the hours.

Press the TUNE/SCROLL control knob until the minutes begin to blink; turn theTUNE/SCROLL control knob to set the minutes.

Press the TUNE/SCROLL control knob to save the time change. To exit, press any button/knob or wait five seconds.

Station Presets

Press the SET/RND button once and SET 1 will show in the display. Then select thebutton (16).

A second station may be added to each push button. Press the SET/RND button twiceand SET 2 will show in the display, then select button (16).

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TOUCH-SCREEN RADIOS

Multimedia Radio Sales Code REN

Navigation Radio Sales Code RER

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Multimedia Radio Sales Code RBZ

NOTE: Uconnect Phone and Voice Command are vehicle options which must be

ordered separately. The buttons on the radio will only be active if the vehicle has beenequipped with the option. The radio sales code is located on the lower right side of the radio faceplate. Unless otherwise noted, the information provided on the operation and functionality

of the radios in this section is common to all touch-screen radios.

Seek Up/Down REN and RER Radios Press the SEEK hard-key to seek through radio stations in AM,

FM, or SAT bands. Seek through tracks in CD or iPodmodes or through songs in theHDD playlist.

RBZ Radio Touch the SCAN soft-key, then the right or left arrow soft-keys to changethe currently playing station in AM, FM or SAT bands.

Auxiliary Mode The auxiliary (AUX) jack allows a portable device, such as an MP3 player or a cassette

player, to be plugged into the radio and utilize the vehicles audio system and playthrough the vehicle speakers.

Clock Setting Turn the radio on, then touch the screen where the time is displayed. Touch the USER CLOCK soft-key (Navigation radio only). To adjust the hours, touch either the HOUR FORWARD or HOUR BACKWARD soft-key. To adjust the minutes, touch either the MINUTE FORWARD or MINUTE BACKWARD

soft-key. To save the new time setting, touch the screen where the word Save is displayed.

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Store Radio Presets

For REN and RER: Press the RADIO/MEDIA hard-key repeatedly until AM FM SAT isdisplayed in the upper left corner of the screen.

For RBZ: Press the RADIO hard-key to display AM FM SAT in the upper left corner of thescreen.

Select the radio band by touching either the AM, FM, or SAT soft-key.

Find the station to store by either pressing the SEEK UP/DOWN hard-key (REN andRER), touching the right and left arrow soft-keys (RBZ), touching the SCAN soft-key, orby using the DIRECT TUNE soft-key.

Once the station is found, touch and hold one of the PRESET soft-keys in the list to the

right, until you hear a confirmation beep.Hard Disk Drive Operation

Copy Complete Audio Disc To Hard-Drive

Press the OPEN/CLOSE hard-key (REN and RER) or LOAD hard-key (RBZ) and insert adisc, then press the MENU hard-key.

Touch the MY FILES soft-key, then select MY MUSIC.

Touch the IMPORT MUSIC soft-key, then touch the FROM DISC soft-key in the nextscreen to start the process.

Copying From USB

Insert a USB device, then select MY MUSIC.

Touch the IMPORT MUSIC FILES soft-key, then touch the FROM USB soft-key in the nextscreen.

Select the folders or titles you would like to copy, then touch the DONE soft-key tostart the copy process.

Copy Pictures To The Hard-Drive

Insert either a CD or a USB device containing your pictures.

Touch the MY FILES soft-key, then go to the MANAGE MY FILES screen.

Touch the MY PICTURES soft-key to get an overview of the currently stored images.

Touch one of the ADD PICTURES soft-keys, then select the type of media inserted.

Use the PAGE soft-keys to page through a list of pictures and press the picture youwould like to import.

Confirm your selection by touching the YES soft-key. The imported picture is nowavailable in the MANAGE MY PICTURES screen.

In order to display the imported picture in the radio screen, touch the desired picturesoft-key.

Select this picture by pressing the PICTURE VIEW soft-key. A check mark indicates thecurrently used picture.

Cleaning Your Touch-Screen Radio Do not spray any liquid or caustic chemicals directly on the screen. Use a clean and

dry micro fiber lens cleaning cloth in order to clean the touch-screen.

If necessary, use a lint-free cloth dampened with a cleaning solution such as isopropylalcohol or an isopropyl alcohol and water solution ratio of 50:50. Be sure to follow thesolvent manufacturer's precautions and directions.

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Navigation

Navigation Radio RER Only Navigation radios require digital data from a navigation database. The data in the

navigation database is licensed from Navigation Technologies. Not all roads aredigitized.

For software updates, visit http://www.chrysler.com/en/owners/mygig/ website, visithttp://www.navteq.com website, or contact your authorized dealer for the latestavailable software.

NOTE: Many features of this radio are speed dependent. For your own safety, it is notpossible to use the touch-screen keyboard to enter a name (e.g., street name) while the

vehicle is in motion. Pull over at a safe location to complete your task. The Navigation system receives GPS signals from satellites to display the position of

your vehicle.

New Destination

Press the NAV hard-key to access the Navigation Main Menu.

Touch the NEW DESTINATION soft-key to program a destination, then select thedestination soft-key of your choice.

Program/Storing Home Address

Press the NAV hard-key to access the Navigation Main Menu. Touch the GUIDE ME HOME soft-key, then touch the STREET ADDRESS soft-key.

Touch the STATE soft-key, then enter your state name into the speller; select your statefrom the list and press the CHANGE soft-key.

Touch the INPUT STREET NAME soft-key and enter your street name into the speller.

Touch the CONTINUE soft-key and enter your address into the speller; touch theCONTINUE soft-key again.

Touch the city name and touch the SAVE soft-key to complete programming.

Change Stored Home Address

Press the MENU hard-key, then touch the MY FILES soft-key.

Touch the MY ADDRESS BOOK soft-key, then touch the HOME soft-key.

In the Home Address Information screen, touch the EDIT CONTACT soft-key, then touchthe CHANGE ADDRESS soft-key in the next screen.

Touch the INPUT STREET NAME soft-key and enter your street name into the speller.

Touch the CONTINUE soft-key and enter your address into the speller; touch theCONTINUE soft-key again.

Touch the city name and touch the SAVE soft-key to complete programming.

Guide Me Home Press the NAV hard-key to access the Navigation Main Menu.

Touch the GUIDE ME HOME soft-key to route you back to your home destination fromyour current location. Touch the GO soft-key to start your trip.

Map

Press the NAV hard-key to access the Navigation Main Menu.

Touch the MAP soft-key to display a map of your current position.

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REMOTE AUDIO CONTROLS

The remote audio controls are located onthe rear surface of the steering wheel.

Right Switch Press the switch up or down to increase or

decrease the volume.

Press the button in the center to changemodes AM/FM/CD/SAT.

Left Switch

Press the switch up or down to search forthe next listenable station or select the nextor previous CD track.

Press the button in the center to select thenext preset station (radio) or to change CDsif equipped with a CD Changer.

VIDEO ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM (VES)

System Operation The screen is located on the headliner

behind the front seat. To lower the screen,press the release button located in thecenter of the console rear of the screen.

The system may be controlled by the frontseat occupants using the touch-screenradio, or by the rear seat occupants usingthe remote control.

The video screen displays information in a

split screen format. The left side of thescreen is referred to as Channel 1 and theright side of the screen is referred to asChannel 2. All modes except video modesare displayed in a split screen format.

To use the headphones, press the power button located on the right ear cup. Selectthe channel on the headphones (1 or 2) that corresponds to the channel selected onthe VES screen.

Operation Of The Touch-Screen Radio

To view a DVD video press the OPEN/CLOSE hard-key and insert the disc. Playback willbegin automatically after the DVD is recognized by the disc drive. If playback does notbegin automatically follow these steps:

Press the MENU hard-key, then touch the REAR VES soft-key. If a chapter listappears on the right side of the screen touch the HIDE LIST soft-key to display theRear VES Control screen.

Touch the 1 soft-key to select an audio channel, then touch the DISC soft-key in theMEDIA column.

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SIRIUS Backseat TV

Press the MENU hard-key, then touch the Rear VES soft-key. If a chapter list appearson the right side of the screen, touch the HIDE LIST soft key to display the Rear VESControl screen.

Touch the 1 soft-key to select an audio channel, then touch the TV soft-key in theRADIO column to select SIRIUS Backseat TV.

To view SIRIUS Backseat TV using the remote, set the remote control channelselector switch to channel 1. Press the MODE button, then using the arrow buttonsselect TV and press ENTER.

Operation Of The Remote

The remote control operates similarly to any DVD remote you have used before andallows the rear seat passengers to change stations, tracks, discs and audio/videomodes.

The remote control is designed to control either channel by using the selector switchlocated on the right side of the remote.

Pressing the power button will turn the VES system ON/OFF.

Pressing the MODE button causes the Mode Selection menu to appear on the VESscreen. Use the remote control arrow buttons to scroll through the available modes,then press ENTER to select the desired mode.

Auxiliary Audio/Video Input Jacks The Aux jacks are located on the rear of the center console.

Connect the video game or other external media devices to the AUX jacks following thecolor coding for VES jacks.

Using either the touch-screen radio or remote control, select AUX from the Rear VESControl or Mode Selection screen.

Refer to Uconnect Multimedia Video Entertainment System (VES) in theUconnect User's Manual on the DVD for further details.

UNIVERSAL CONSUMER INTERFACE This feature allows you to plug an iPod

into the vehicles sound system through a16pin connector using the providedinterface cable.

The 16pin connector port is located in the glove box or on the center console.Location may vary. To get into the UCI (iPod) mode from a non-touch-screen radio,press the AUX button on the radio faceplate. From touch-screen radios, press theMEDIA hard-key, then touch the iPod soft-key. When connected to this feature:

The iPod audio can be played on the vehicles sound system.

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The iPod can be controlled using the radio buttons to Play, Browse, and List theiPod contents. Refer to the Owner's Manual on the DVD for details.

The iPod battery charges when plugged into the UCI connector.

WARNING!

Do not plug in or remove the iPod while driving. Failure to follow this warning couldresult in an accident.

ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER (EVIC) The EVIC features a driver interactive

display that is located in the instrumentcluster. Pressing the controls on thesteering wheel allows the driver to selectvehicle information and Personal Settings.For additional information, refer toProgrammable Features in this guide.

Press and release the UP button to

scroll upward through the menus and sub

menus.

Press and release the DOWN button to scroll downward through the main menus

and sub menus.

Press and release the SELECT button for access to main menus or to select a

personal setting in the setup menu.

Press the BACK button to scroll back to a previous menu.

UNIVERSAL GARAGE DOOR OPENERProgramming HomeLink

Begin Programming

The HomeLink buttons are located in theoverhead console.

Erase all channels before you begin trainingby holding the two outside buttons for up to20 seconds until CHANNELS CLEARED

appears in the EVIC display. Park your vehicle outside of the garage and

turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUNposition.

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Place the hand-held transmitter 1 to 3 in (3 to 8 cm) from the HomeLink buttonswhile keeping the EVIC display in view. Simultaneously, press and hold both thechosen HomeLink button and the hand-held transmitter button until the EVIC displaychanges from CHANNEL # TRAINING to CHANNEL # TRAINED. This may take up to30 seconds, or longer in rare cases.

Press and hold the just-trained HomeLink button; if the channel has been trained,the EVIC display will show CHANNEL # TRANSMIT and the device should operate.

WARNING!

Your motorized door or gate will open and close while you are training the universal

transceiver. Do not train the transceiver if people or pets are in the path of the dooror gate. Only use this transceiver with a garage door opener that has a stop andreverse feature as required by Federal safety standards. This includes most garagedoor opener models manufactured after 1982. Do not use a garage door openerwithout these safety features. Call toll-free 18003553515 or, on the Internet, atwww.HomeLink.com for safety information or assistance.

Vehicle exhaust contains Carbon Monoxide (CO), a dangerous gas. Do not run yourvehicle in the garage while training the transceiver. Exhaust gas can cause seriousinjury or death.

NOTE: If you are having difficulty training your HomeLink and your garage door wasmanufactured after 1995, you may have a rolling code system. Follow the steps below for

programming a rolling code system.

Programming A Rolling Code System

At the garage door opener motor (in the garage), locate the learn or trainingbutton. This can usually be found where the hanging antenna wire is attached to thegarage door opener motor (it is NOT the button normally used to open and close the

door). Firmly press and release the learn or training button. The name and color of thebutton may vary by manufacturer. Within 30 seconds, return to the vehicle and pressthe programmed HomeLink button twice (holding the button for two seconds eachtime). If the device is plugged in and activates, programming is complete.

If the device does not activate, press the button a third time (for two seconds) tocomplete the training.

Using HomeLink

To operate, simply press and release the programmed HomeLink button and the

trained device will operate. Refer to your Owners Manual on the DVD for further details. If you have any problems

programming HomeLink, or require assistance, please call toll-free 18003553515, or on the Internet, at www.HomeLink.com.

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POWER INVERTER

A 115 Volt, 150 Watt power inverter outlet islocated on the lower instrument panel nextto the climate control knob. This outlet canpower cellular phones, electronics andother low power devices requiring power upto 150 Watts.

To turn on the power outlet, press theswitch once.

Press the switch a second time to turn thepower outlet off. The status indicator of the

AC power inverter indicates whether theinverter is producing AC power.

NOTE: The power inverter is designed with built-in overload protection. If the powerrating of 150 Watts is exceeded, the power inverter will automatically shut down. Once

the electrical device has been removed from the outlet, the inverter should automatically

reset. If the power rating exceeds approximately 170 Watts, the power inverter may haveto be reset manually. To reset the inverter manually, unplug the device and plug it in

again. To avoid overloading the circuit, check the power ratings on electrical devices

prior to using the inverter.

WARNING!

To avoid serious injury or death: Do not use a three-prong adapter. Do not insert anyobjects into the receptacles. Do not touch with wet hands. Close the lid when not in

use. If this outlet is mishandled it may cause an electric shock and failure.

POWER OUTLET There are four 12 Volt power outlets located in the vehicle. Lower left and lower right of

the instrument panel without floor mounted shifter. Inside the top storage tray with floor mounted shifter. Inside the upper lid of the center storage compartment.Rear of the center console storage compartment Quad Cab or Crew Cab. The poweroutlet(s) are direct feed from the battery and receive power whether the ignition is ON

or OFF. All accessories connected to the outlet(s) should be removed or turned offwhen the vehicle is not in use to protect the battery against discharge.

NOTE: Do not exceed the maximum power of 160 Watts (13 Amps) at 12 Volts. If the 160

Watt (13 Amp) power rating is exceeded, the fuse protecting the system will need to be

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Uconnect Phone

The Uconnect Phone is a voice-activated, hands-free, in-vehicle communicationssystem.

The Uconnect Phone allows you to dial a phone number with your cellular phoneusing simple voice commands.

For vehicles equipped with Video Entertainment System (VES), refer to theUconnect Phone section of the Uconnect User's Manual on the DVD for furtherdetails.

For vehicles not equipped with VES, refer to your vehicle Owner's Manual on theDVD for further details.

WARNING!

Any voice commanded system should be used only in safe driving conditionsfollowing local laws and phone use. All attention should be kept on the roadwayahead. Failure to do so may result in an accident causing serious injury or death.

Your phone must be turned on and paired to the Uconnect Phone to allow use ofthis vehicle feature in emergency situations, when the cellular phone has networkcoverage and stays paired to the Uconnect Phone.

NOTE: The Uconnect Phone requires a cellular phone equipped with the BluetoothHands-Free Profile, Version 0.96 or higher. For Uconnect customer support, call18778558400.

Phone Pairing

NOTE: Pairing is a one-time initial setup before using the phone. You will also need tofollow the Bluetooth instructions in your cell phone user guide to complete the phonepairing setup.

Press the Phone button to begin.

Wait for the ready prompt and beep. (After the BEEP), say Uconnect setup.

(After the BEEP), say phone pairing.

(After the BEEP), say pair a phone.

Follow the audible prompts.

You will be asked to enter a four-digit Personal Identification Number (PIN), which youwill later need to enter into your cellular phone. You can enter any four-digit PIN. Youwill not need to remember this PIN after the initial pairing process.

You will then be prompted to give the phone pairing a name (each phone paired

should have a unique name). Next you will be asked to give this new pairing a priority of 1 thru 7 (up to sevenphones may be paired).

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Making A Phone Call

Press the Phone button . (After the BEEP), say dial (or call to a name).

(After the BEEP), say number (or name).

Phonebook (Uconnect Local) Edit Press the Phone button .

(After the BEEP), say phonebook.

(After the BEEP), say new entry or list names or delete.

Follow the prompts.

Receiving A Call Accept (And End) When an incoming call rings/is announced on Uconnect, press the Phone

button .

To end a call, press the Phone button .

Mute (Or Unmute) Microphone During Call During a call, press the Voice Command button .

(After the BEEP), say mute on (or mute off).

Transfer Ongoing Call Between Handset And Vehicle During a call, press the Voice Command button .

(After the BEEP), say transfer call.

Changing The Volume Start a dialogue by pressing the Phone button , then adjust the volume during a

normal call.

Use the radio ON/OFF VOLUME rotary knob to adjust the volume to a comfortable levelwhile the Uconnect system is speaking. Please note the volume setting forUconnect is different than the audio system.

NOTE: To access the tutorial, press the Uconnect hard-key. After the BEEP, saytutorial. Press any hard-key or touch the display to cancel the tutorial.

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VOICE COMMAND

The Voice Command system allows you to control your AM, FM radio, satellite radio,disc player, and a memo recorder. When you press the Voice Commandbutton , you will hear a beep. The beep is your signal to give a command. If you

do not say a command within a few seconds, the system will present you with a list ofoptions. If you ever wish to interrupt the system while it lists options, press the VoiceCommand button , listen for the BEEP, and say your command.

For vehicles equipped with Video Entertainment System (VES), refer to the VoiceCommand section of the Uconnect User's Manual on the DVD for further details.

For vehicles not equipped with VES, refer to your vehicle Owner's Manual on theDVD for Voice Command information.

Changing The Volume Start a dialogue by pressing the Voice Command button , then say a command

(e.g., tutorial).

Use the radio ON/OFF VOLUME rotary knob to adjust the volume to a comfortable levelwhile the Voice Command system is speaking. Please note the volume setting forVoice Command is different than the audio system.

WARNING!

Any voice commanded system should be used only in safe driving conditions and allattention should be kept on the roadway ahead. Failure to do so may result in anaccident causing serious injury or death.

NOTE: To access the tutorial, press the Voice Command button . After the BEEP,

say tutorial. Press any hard-key or touch the display to cancel the tutorial.

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FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE

OPERATIONFour-Position Transfer Case The transfer case provides four mode

positions.

Two-wheel drive high range (2H)

Four-wheel drive high range (4H)

NEUTRAL (N)

Four-wheel drive low range (4L)

This transfer case is intended to bedriven in the 2H position for normalstreet and highway conditions, suchas dry, hard-surfaced roads.

When additional traction is required,the 4H and 4L positions can be usedto lock the front and rear driveshaftstogether.

When operating your vehicle in 4L, donot exceed 25 mph (40 km/h).

Shifting Procedure Shifting between 2H and 4H can be

made with the vehicle stopped or inmotion at speeds up to 55 mph(88 km/h).

Shifting between 2H or 4H and 4L canbe made with the vehicle rolling at 2to 3 mph (3 to 5 km/h).

Five-Position Transfer Case This electronically shifted transfer

case provides five mode positions:

Two-wheel drive high range (2WD)

Four-wheel drive automatic range(4WD AUTO)

Four-wheel drive lock range (4WDLOCK)

Four-wheel drive low range (4WDLOW)

NEUTRAL (N)

This electronically shifted transfercase is designed to be driven in thetwowheel drive position (2WD) orfour-wheel drive position (4WD AUTO)for normal street and highwayconditions on dry, hard-surfacedroads.

Driving the vehicle in 2WD will havegreater fuel economy benefits as thefront axle is not engaged in 2WD.

Shifting Procedure Shifting between 2H and 4WD AUTO

or 4WD LOCK can be made with thevehicle stopped or in motion.

Shifting between 2H or 4H and 4L canbe made with the vehicle stopped orrolling at 2 to 3 mph (3 to 5 km/h).

NOTE: It is preferred to have the enginerunning and the vehicle moving at 2 to

3 mph (3 to 5 km/h).

WARNING!

You or others could be injured if youleave the vehicle unattended with thetransfer case in the NEUTRAL positionwithout first fully engaging theparking brake. The transfer caseNEUTRAL position disengages both

the front and rear driveshafts fromthe powertrain and will allow thevehicle to move regardless of thetransmission position. The parkingbrake should always be applied whenthe driver is not in the vehicle.

OFF-ROAD CAPABILITIES

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EASY-OFF TAILGATE

To simplify mounting of a camper unitwith an overhang, the tailgate can beremoved.

NOTE: If your vehicle is equipped witha rear camera the electrical connectormust be disconnected prior to removingthe tailgate.

Removing the Tailgate Disconnect the wiring harness for the

rear camera (if equipped).

Unlatch the tailgate and remove thesupport cables by releasing the locktang from the pivot.

Raise the right side of the tailgateuntil the right side pivot clears thehanger bracket.

Slide the entire tailgate to the right tofree the left side pivot.

Remove the tailgate from the vehicle.NOTE: Do not carry the tailgate loose inthe truck pickup box.

WARNING!

To avoid inhaling carbon monoxide,which is deadly, the exhaust systemon vehicles equipped with Cap or

Slide-In Campers should extendbeyond the overhanging campercompartment and be free of leaks.

Locking Tailgate

The lock is located next to the tailgatehandle. The tailgate can be locked using

the vehicle key.

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RAMBOX

The RamBox system is an integratedpickup box storage and cargomanagement system consisting ofthree features:

Integrated box side storage bins

Cargo extender/divider

Bed rail tie-down system

RamBox

Integrated Box SideStorage Bins Integrated BoxSide Storage Bins)

The cargo storage bins providewatertight, lockable, illuminatedstorage for up to 150 lbs (68 kg) ofevenly distributed cargo.

CAUTION!

Failure to follow the following itemscould cause damage to the vehicle:

Assure that all cargo inside thestorage bins is properly secured.

Do not exceed cargo weight rating

of 150 lb (68 kg) per bin.

To open a storage bin, press andrelease the pushbutton located onthe lid.

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The interior of the RamBox willautomatically illuminate when the lid is

opened. Pushing the switch once will

turn off the bin lights, pushing the

switch again will turn the lights back on.

CAUTION!

Leaving the lid open for extendedperiods of time could cause thevehicle battery to discharge. If the lid

is required to stay open for extendedperiods of time, it is recommendedthat the bin lights be turned offmanually using the on/off switch.

CAUTION!

Ensure cargo bin lids are closedand latched before moving ordriving vehicle.

Loads applied to the top of the binlid should be minimized to preventdamage to the lid andlatching/hinging mechanisms.

Damage to the RamBox bin mayoccur due to heavy/sharp objectsplaced in bin that shift due tovehicle motion. In order tominimize potential for damage,secure all cargo to preventmovement and protect insidesurfaces of bin from heavy/sharpobjects with appropriate padding.

Storage bins feature two removabledrain plugs (to allow water to drainfrom bins). To remove plug, pull up on

the edge. To install, push plugdownward into drain hole.

The RamBox storage bins can belocked using the vehicle key.

NOTE: Provisions are provided in thebins for cargo dividers and shelfsupports. These accessories (in additionto other RamBox accessories) areavailable from MOPAR.

RamBox Safety Warning

Carefully follow these warnings tohelp prevent personal injury ordamage to your vehicle:

WARNING!

Always close the storage bin coverswhen your vehicle is unattended orin motion.

Do not allow children to haveaccess to the storage bins. Once inthe storage bin, young childrenmay not be able to escape. Iftrapped in the storage bin, childrencan die from suffocation or heatstroke.

In an accident, serious injury couldresult if the storage bin covers arenot properly latched.

Do not use a storage bin latch as atie down.

RamBox Storage Bin CoverEmergency Release Lever

As a security measure, a Storage BinCover Emergency Release is built intothe storage bin cover latching

mechanism.NOTE: In the event of an individualbeing locked inside the storage bin, the

storage bin cover can be opened from

inside of the bin by pulling on the

glow-in-the-dark lever attached to the

storage bin cover latching mechanism.

Bed Extender

The bed extender has three functionalpositions:

Storage Position

Divider Position

Extender Position

Storage Position

The storage position for the bedextender is at the front of the truck bed.

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To install the bed extender into thestorage position, perform thefollowing:

Make sure the center handle isunlocked using the vehicle key androtate the center handle verticallyto release the extender side gates.

With the side gates open, positionthe extender fully forward in thebed against the front panel.

Rotate the side gates closed

allowing the outboard ends to bepositioned in front of the cargotie-down loops.

Rotate the center handlehorizontally to secure the sidegates in the closed position.

Lock the center handle using thevehicle key to secure the panel intoplace and assist against theft.

Divider Position

There are 11 divider slots along thebed inner panels which allow forvarious positions to assist inmanaging your cargo.

To install the bed extender into adivider position perform thefollowing:

Make sure the center handle isunlocked using the vehicle key androtate the center handle verticallyto release the extender side gates.

With the side gates open, positionthe extender so the outboard endsalign with the intended slots in thesides of the bed.

Rotate the side gates closed sothat the outboard ends are secured

into the intended slots of the bed. Rotate the center handle

horizontally to secure the sidegates in the closed position.

Lock the center handle to securethe panel into place and assistagainst theft.

Extender Position

The bed extender will add anadditional 15 in (38 cm) in the back ofthe truck when additional cargo roomis needed.

To install the bed extender into theextender position, perform thefollowing:

Lower the tailgate.

Make sure the center handle isunlocked and rotate the centerhandle vertically in order to releasethe extender side gates.

Fit the end of the side gate endsonto the pin and handle.

Rotate the handles to thehorizontal position to secure intoplace.

WARNING!

To reduce the risk of potential injuryor property damage:

Cargo must be secured.

Do not exceed cargo load rating ofyour vehicle.

Secure all loads to truck utilizingcargo tie-downs.

Extender should not be used ascargo tie-down.

When vehicle is in motion do notexceed 150 lbs (68 kg) load on thetailgate.

The bed extender is not intendedfor off road use.

When not in use, theextender/divider should be instowed or divider position with thetailgate closed.

When in use, all handles are to bein the locked position.

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Bed Rail Tie-Down System

CAUTION!

The maximum load per cleat shouldnot exceed 250 lbs (113 kg) and theangle of the load on each cleatshould not exceed 60 degrees abovehorizontal, or damage to the cleat orcleat rail may occur.

There are two adjustable cleats oneach side of the bed that can be usedto assist in securing cargo.

Each cleat must be located andtightened down in one of the detents,along either rail, in order to keepcargo properly secure.

To move the cleat to any position onthe rail, turn the nut

counterclockwise, approximatelythree turns. Then, pull out on the cleatand slide it to the detent nearest thedesired location. Make sure the cleatis seated in the detent and tightenthe nut.

To remove the cleats from the utilityrail, remove the end cap by pushingup on the locking tab, located on thebottom of the end cap. Slide the cleatoff the end of the rail.

TRAILER TOWING WEIGHTS(MAXIMUM TRAILER WEIGHTRATINGS)

NOTE: For additional trailer towinginformation (maximum trailer weight

ratings) refer to the following websiteaddresses:

http://www.dodge.com. http://www.dodge.ca (Canada).

RECREATIONAL TOWING

(BEHIND MOTORHOME,ETC.)

Recreational Towing Two-Wheel Drive Models

Recreational towing of two-wheeldrive models is not allowed. Towingwith the rear wheels on the groundcan result in severe transmissiondamage.

Recreational Towing Four-Wheel Drive Models

CAUTION!

Failure to follow these requirementscan cause severe damage to the

transmission and/or transfer case.

NOTE: Both the manual shift andelectronic shift transfer cases must be

shifted into NEUTRAL for recreational

towing. Automatic transmissions must

be shifted into the PARK position for

recreational towing. Refer to the

following for the proper transfer case

NEUTRAL shifting procedure for yourvehicle.

Recreational Towing Procedure

Manual Shift Transfer Case

Bring the vehicle to a complete stop,shut off the engine and depress thebrake pedal.

Shift the transmission and transfer

case into NEUTRAL. Start the engine and shift thetransmission into REVERSE.

Release the brake pedal for fiveseconds and ensure that there is novehicle movement.

Repeat the previous two steps withthe transmission in DRIVE.

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Shut OFF the engine and place theignition key in the unlocked OFFposition.

Shift the transmission into PARK andapply the parking brake.

Attach the vehicle to the tow vehiclewith the tow bar and release theparking brake.

Recreational Towing Procedure Electronic Shift Transfer Case

Use the following procedure toprepare your vehicle for recreationaltowing:

Bring the vehicle to a complete stop,turn the ignition key to the ONposition, but do not start the engine.

Press the brake pedal and shift thetransmission into NEUTRAL.

Press and hold the transfer caseswitch NEUTRAL button for four

seconds. After the shift is completed and the

NEUTRAL light turns on, release theNEUTRAL button.

Start the engine and shift thetransmission into REVERSE.

Release the brake pedal for fiveseconds and ensure that there is novehicle movement.

Repeat the previous two steps withthe transmission in DRIVE.

Turn the engine OFF and place theignition key in the unlocked OFFposition.

Shift the transmission into PARK andapply the parking brake.

Attach the vehicle to the tow vehiclewith the tow bar and release theparking brake.

NOTE: The first two steps are requirements

that must be met prior to depressingthe NEUTRAL button, and mustcontinue to be met until the fourseconds elapse and the shift hasbeen completed. If any of theserequirements (with the exception ofKey ON) are not met prior todepressing the NEUTRAL button or areno longer met during the four second

timer, then the NEUTRAL indicatorlight will flash continuously until allrequirements are met or until theNEUTRAL button is released.

The flashing NEUTRAL indicator lightindicates that shift requirements havenot been met.

Refer to your Owner's Manual on theDVD for further details.

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BRAKE/TRANSMISSION

INTERLOCK MANUALOVERRIDE Your vehicle may be equipped with a

shift lock manual override.

The manual override may be used inthe event that the shift lever shouldfail to move from PARK with the key inthe ON position and the brake pedalpressed.

Column Shifter Turn the Key Fob to the ACC or ON

position without starting the engine.

Tilt the steering wheel to the full upposition and firmly set the parkingbrake.

Press and maintain firm pressure onthe brake pedal.

Using a screwdriver, press and holdthe override tab through the accessport (ringed circle) on the bottom ofthe steering column.

Move the shift lever into the NEUTRALposition and start the vehicle.

Center Console Shifter

Turn the Key Fob to the ACC or ONposition without starting the engine.

Firmly set the parking brake and pressand maintain firm pressure on thebrake pedal.

Using a screwdriver, press and holdthe override tab through the accessport on the center console.

Move the shift lever into the NEUTRALposition and start the vehicle.

Have your vehicle inspected by yourlocal authorized dealer if the shiftlock manual override has been used.

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24-HOUR TOWING ASSISTANCE - U.S. ONLY

Dial toll-free 1-800-521-2779 or 1-800-363-4869 for Canadian residents. Provide your name, vehicle identification number and license plate number.

Provide your location, including telephone number, from which you are calling.

Briefly describe the nature of the problem and answer a few simple questions.

You will be given the name of the service provider and an estimated time of arrival. Ifyou feel you are in an unsafe situation, please let us know. With your consent, wewill contact local police or safety authorities.

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WARNING LIGHTS

- Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Indicator Light

If this indicator light flashes during acceleration, apply as little throttle as possible.While driving, ease up on the accelerator. Adapt your speed and driving to theprevailing road conditions. To improve the vehicle's traction when starting off in deepsnow, sand or gravel, it may be desirable to switch the ESP system off.

- Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Light

A Tire Pressure Monitoring Light and a low tire message will display in your

instrument cluster along with an audible chime if one or more of your vehicles fourroad tires are significantly under-inflated.

Check the inflation pressure of each tire and inflate to the recommended pressure foryour vehicle. The tire pressures recommended for your vehicle are found on the Tireand Loading Information label located on the drivers side door opening. The TPMSlight should not be used as a tire pressure gauge when adjusting your tire pressure.

It is recommended that you check the tire pressure in the morning when tires are cool;inflate each tire to the recommended pressure for your vehicle. The light will turn offafter your vehicles tire pressures are properly inflated and the pressure has beenrecognized. The vehicle may need to be driven for up to 20 minutes above 15 mph(25 km/h) before the light will turn off.

Temperature changes can affect tire pressure, causing the TPMS light to turn on. Tirepressures will also increase as the vehicle is driven this is normal and you shouldnot adjust for this increased pressure.

Driving on under-inflated tires reduces your vehicle's fuel efficiency and tire tread life.If a spare tire is in use on the vehicle, the TPMS light may turn on.

For 2500 models only, refer to Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) in Operating YourVehicle for further details on switching between Light Load Inflation and Max LoadInflation.

- Engine Temperature Warning Light

This light warns of an overheated engine condition.

If the light turns on and a warning chime sounds while driving, safely pull over andstop the vehicle. If the A/C system is on, turn it off. Also, shift the transmission intoNEUTRAL and idle the vehicle. If the temperature reading does not return to normal,turn the engine off immediately.

We recommend that you do not operate the vehicle or engine damage will occur. Havethe vehicle serviced immediately.

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WARNING!

A hot engine cooling system is dangerous. You or others could be badly burned bysteam or boiling coolant. You may want to call an authorized dealership for service ifyour vehicle overheats.

BRAKE - Brake Warning Light

The Brake Warning light illuminates when there is either a system malfunction or theparking brake is applied. If the light is on and the parking brake is not applied, itindicates a possible brake hydraulic malfunction, brake booster problem or an

Anti-Lock Brake System problem. We recommend you do not operate the vehicle. Have the vehicle serviced

immediately.

WARNING!

Driving a vehicle with the red brake light on is dangerous. Part of the brake systemmay have failed. It will take longer to stop the vehicle. You could have an accident.Have the vehicle checked immediately.

- Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)

Certain conditions, such as a loose or missing gas cap, poor fuel quality, etc., mayilluminate the MIL after engine start. The vehicle should be serviced if the light stayson through several typical driving cycles. In most situation

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